Amanda Palmer

I am deeply grateful to have known Pete Seeger. I first met him after a concert (on my birthday) in 2001, and we did an hour-long interview for my high school newspaper. In 2002 I organized a week-long event at my high school, Human Rights Week, and I asked Pete to give a concert. I was amazed when he agreed to play; the concert was a complete success. Since then, I went to see him perform every chance I'd get. I saw him so frequently that he'd recognize me whenever we met - and I always made sure to meet him after a show. I met Pete for